Does Anybody Play A Musical Instrument ?

[swanlinnet]

Just thought I'd ask if anybody else plays a musical instrument . I play piano .

Vince.

[Hidden]

Hi Vince

Thought you were going to set up a band then for a minute lol

Well I am a bit musical , or used to be , infact I picked up reading music , better than Engish for some reason

At school i played the recorder as lots do or did

Also I had piano lessons , & can play a little tune , used to have a piano at home , but not had chance to play one since & no room in this house for one , i imagine though remembering back that it could be quite a good thing to help with anxiety ,

The guitar I had a go at that , but it hurt my fingers

So I suppose the one I stuck with , as I took a few exams along the way was the piano

Good topic to start a chat

whywhy xxx

[swanlinnet in reply to Hidden]

Brilliant WW ....Wish I could read more music ...Must be good to be able to read proficiently ......Vince

[leehow79]

No vince, i wouldnt hav a clue wot 2 do wiv any musical instrument.x

[Hidden in reply to leehow79]

lee , you just made me laugh , loved how you put wouldnt have a clue

whywhy xxx

[leehow79 in reply to Hidden]

Cheers,cant say i come frm a musical bck ground, plus am totaly tone death + (not jokin) the worst singer in the world. i could litraly empty rooms.lol.

[leehow79 in reply to leehow79]

P.S vince luv picture of ur cat, am totaly biggest animsl lover, would luv my own zoo. oh + at least i hav somthin in commen wiv ur cat, sounds like me wen im singing.lol. x

[swanlinnet in reply to leehow79]

Hiya Leanne You could easily learn an instrument ...anybody can play ...I love animals Leanne ...betterthan most humans ....I rescued the cat ...had him 2 years ....today he has a safe home ......Vince:).

[leehow79 in reply to swanlinnet]

Yeah vince i also rescued 2 cats at seperate times but bth died 4 no reason, payed 4 post mortom but came bck inconclusive. was totaly devastated bth times + coulnt put myslf through that again especialy whilst livin in the type of area i live, a coucil housin estate but theres a lot of people who hunt + shoot cats were i live. so i wldnt hav another whilst i still live ere.x

[swanlinnet in reply to leehow79]

God Leanne I understand how you must have felt ...I would have need sedatives for a week if anything bad happened to this little cat here ...Have lived on those estates Leanne and know what you mean ...I somehow clawed my way out ...Renting privately is a good option ....No way I would go back to those places again ....they cause mental health problems ...although I have always been a bit crackers : ) ) ) ) Hope you are well Leanne : )

[leehow79 in reply to swanlinnet]

Some people dnt understand + think u must b mad but wen i lst my cats bth times i actualy did grieve, took it really bad. i 2 also prefer animals 2 people at times. bin shit on so many times by people, seem 2 b a giver + not a receiver. als my friends do is take, 2 b honest i wouldnt say i had friends(jst spongers who want 2 take frm u). i know i live in a rough twn but i really do struggle 2 find any1 genuin. im havin problems wiv a yng girl who lives nxt door 2 me, partyin, loud music + no respect jst lots of abuse. she has a different fella every wk, plus 2 yng babys she cant look after + they cry all day + keep u awake all nite bangin on the walls + baby gate. she locks them in their room. police r always there as she gets beaten up by kids dad, social services say he's not allowed there but she has him bck + is pregnant again. housin officer wants her out. she's bin causin me a lot of stress on top of my brkdwn. its also great that i cant hav much wanted children + these idiots r havin them like the rats they r. it can b really distressin wen all u need is peace + quiet + hav 2 live nxt door 2 thrse morons. hopfully she shouldnt b there 2 much longer. I was jst sayin 2 my family wen more well i want 2 move. Thanku vince, kindest regards leeanne.x

[swanlinnet in reply to leehow79]

Hiya Leanne You are a good person. You really deserve better . Maybe you could plan an exit stratedy ? In other words, start making a plan to move .

I lived on those places and most people on those estates dragged me down good style . Ended up in all kinds of **it for years. There is no future for you there Leanne.

There are loads of good private-rented ...and if you have already been diagnosed with M/H problems, it is possible to move into private rented without getting hassle from the council etc.

Hope things are going good at the moment, Vince : )

[Hidden in reply to leehow79]

lee , its lovely to see your sense of humour

I cant sing either but like they say on these talent shows when i do sing i "certainly make it my own " sounds like no other version ! lol

whywhy xxx

[leehow79 in reply to Hidden]

That certainly is true whywhy. hope u r feelin ok.x

[swanlinnet]

Just on motorway services having coffee ....sorry for shortness of replies ladies .....typing on my phone ....Vince

[fadedlizard]

Hi Vince,

I can play the piano, a bit, as long as the piece doesn't call for too many chords as I'm not good with the left hand. I can play by ear though - so if it has words I can play it. Can't sing mind you; I'd be joining the cats chorus too!!!!

Drive carefully if you're out and about in this weather. Hope there's not too much snow where you are.

[swanlinnet in reply to fadedlizard]

Hiya FL It's great you can play ...it's such a good thing being able to knock a tune out. Have just got home ....the roads are empty ...the motorways especially are empty .....I live in Lancashire and the snow has stopped.

Have a good evening Vince : )

[fadedlizard in reply to swanlinnet]

Glad you're in safely.

I'm a lot further North. The snow has largely stopped here too but there is a lot lying. Very pretty but I wouldn't want to drive in it!!!

[swanlinnet in reply to fadedlizard]

Hiya FL

The roads are not too bad , although the side roads are a little slippery : )

The snow is so beautiful ...you can see the hills from the motorway all covered in snow .....The air is so fresh too.

It beats staying in since I gte so restless and bored living alone . Have got to keep moving FL : )

Have a good evening mate : )

Vince : )

[leehow79]

Vince, hope ur nice + safe + warm at home in bed also. leeanne.x

[swanlinnet in reply to leehow79]

Hiya Leanne

Have been for a drive on the motorway this evening. Was really lonely at home and so found a quiet coffee shop on the motorway services'. Really did me good just to be amongst people even though I didn't know anybody.

Thank you for your kind thoughts' Leanne . Beleive it or not, they really mean a lot .

Vince : )

[leehow79]

No vince i dnt drive, plus not much money but do alot of walkin. i know how hard it can b 2 b loney + i hav a great mum, partner + daughter. since my nervous brkdwn started in september ive bin only in my own world tryin 2 survive each minute + block everythin else out like ive always dne. hav had a very though life 4 my 33yrs + hav learnrd 2 b tough + block everythin out. normaly wont even cry in front of my mum or partner whom im really close wiv. but in relation 2 this wen i got traumatic news about my only daughter in september it devastated me + hav never flt pain like that, felt like som1 had ripped my heart out also flt like grief bcause i flt like i lst my daughter + strugled 2 deal wiv this hence the beginin of my brkdwn. i then came 2 liv wiv my mum whilst my daughter + partner stayed at home. ive bin so ill mentaly + blockin things out bcause 2 unbarable 2 deal wiv but 4 the 1st time in mnths hav bin thinkin about wot happened wiv my daughter + set me off in tears but 1 thing i hav realised is this is the original problem i need 2 deal wiv. so i think i need councilin 2 learn 2 deal wiv this + get better. my daghter needs me so much + i need 2 b a mum again + look after + protect her, she is my entire world , i am nothin wivout her. Vince ive had a tough life but nothin comes close 2 finding my daughter jst shortly after her 14 bday wiv a tie tied rnd her neck so she didnt hav 2 go 2 school. she has bin bullied all her life, sufferin frm depression + social anxiety which r syptoms of autism in which came out of the blue in september.she has no friends wot so ever + is unbarable 2 c this happen, jst want 2 do anythin 2 b able 2 hlp as she really needs me. theres hell of a lot more 2 the story but ive gone on enough. jst really hope i can get the strenth 2 lean 2wards recovery + hlp my daughter. wen it happened i jst flt so lst + hlpless, greif stricken + 2 blame. nothin came close 2 how devastatin i felt. so sorry 2 rant on vince but really needed 2 get of my chest.**

[leehow79]

P.S vince bin through som shit in my life but i hav never flt as hlplesd + hopless ever. bin through major times of depression were couldnt get out of bed + flt in a strange trance were i couldnt function. i would swap that any day 4 my daughter 2 b happy + hav friends. if u ever need som1 2 talk 2 vince jst message me + i will always awnser. kindest regards leeanne.**

[swanlinnet]

Hiya Leanne ...Let's hope as time moves on your daughters' life begins to improve. At 14 years of age she is just at the verge of growing up and lets hope good people walk into her life.

I used to worry loads, Leanne, about my own daughter knowing just how isolating the world can be . I think as Mums and Dads we always will. But when we ourselves are so worn out with our own troubles , it is awful when we have the added strain of worrying about our kids.

Hope you soon pick up more Leanne ...Thanks for your kind words and thoughts , Vince : )

[Lions13]

I play bass in a wedding/function band, and have been lucky enough to play with a few signed acts in the past. For relaxationa and fun I play the guitar. The bass, although I love it, is more of a 'work' thing; whereas playing the acoustoc guitar is just for me.

[swanlinnet in reply to Lions13]

Brilliant Lions ...must be great playing live. Must be really enjoyable

[Lions13 in reply to swanlinnet]

It is a complete buzz. Even rehearsing can be great fun. It's a great way to be in the 'here and now'.

[Hidden]

Id love to play the piano x

[swanlinnet in reply to Hidden]

Hiya Linny

It's easy enought to

to learn just as long as you have a piano/electric piano to practise on.

An hour or so a day practise and in a month or so you will have some tunes mastered.

Hope this helps, Vince : )

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